MOVED Day 22 (9/3): Writers' Workshop

Warm Up:
Sustained Silent Reading

Standards:
ELAGSE11-12W3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events
using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

• Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters;create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
• Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description,reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events,and/or characters.
• Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution). 
• Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events,setting, and/or characters.
• Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.

ELAGSE11-12W5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. 

Learning Intentions (What do we want to 'get'):

1. Narrative essays use personal stories to illustrate deep lessons about life and growing up.
2. Good writing uses active verbs, clearly orders the ideas, and links excellent concrete detail to well-reasoned broader themes.

Success Criteria (How do we know we 'got it'):

Compare your essay to This Narrative Essay Rubric

Agenda:

• Discuss They Say/I Say, Ch. 1
• Write Common App Essay Draft
• 500-650 Words
• MLA Format
• Be specific & concrete: Paint a picture of a moment in time
• Link your personal experience to broad themes/lessons
• Submit completed draft to Google Classroom

Homework:

• Educated, part 3 (132-166) due Wednesday
• They Say/I Say, Ch 1
• Tuesday: Read and record 3 Takeaways
• Thursday: Complete Exercises 1 & 2
• Blog #3 Due Sunday?
• Practice your Elevator Pitch! We will present them on Friday.